Solar system guide

Explore Moon

Dark volcanic plains and bright impact craters record the Moon’s long history. It turns once per orbit, keeping the same face toward Earth.

Natural satellite

Diameter

3,475 km

One rotation

27.3 days

From Earth

0.00257 AU

ONE TRIP AROUND EARTH

27.3 days

Quick facts

The Moon drifts about 3.8 centimeters farther from Earth each year.

Sizes and distances in the viewer are adapted for exploration. Orbital periods and rotation speeds preserve their real relative timing.